Published: Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, August 23, 2013 at 11:56 p.m.

University of Alabama journalism professor Jennifer Greer has been named interim dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences.

Greer, the chair of the Department of Journalism, is scheduled to assume the interim role Sept. 1, according a message to the college's faculty and staff from Interim Provost Joe Benson. She will replace outgoing Dean Loy Singleton, who is scheduled to retire Oct. 31. Greer will work with Singleton until his retirement, when she will take full responsibility for the college until a permanent replacement is found, according to Benson's announcement.

“I feel very positive out about it,” Greer said.

Greer said she and Singleton had developed a plan for a smooth transition.

Greer noted that as the interim dean she will be ineligible to apply for the permanent position. She has been chair of the journalism department since 2007, according to her profile on the UA website.

Singleton announced his plans to retire in late June. He has served as dean since July 2006, according to his UA profile.

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